Fiber media converters, also famous as fiber transceivers
or Ethernet media converters are simple networking devices that make it
possible to join two dissimilar media types such as twisted pair such as Cat 5a
or Cat 6a cable with fiber optic cabling. They are important in interconnecting
fiber optic cabling-based systems with existing copper-based, structured
cabling systems. Fiber Ethernet media converters hold a variety of statement
protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, as well as
multiple cabling types such as twisted pair, multi-mode and single-mode fiber
optics. Fiber media converters can connect different LAN media, modifying
duplex and speed settings.